Work in the Democratic Republic of Congo for Guinea-Bissau citizenship

Visa eVisa (electronic visa)

Language French

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Phone code +243

Currency Congolese franc (CDF)

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Health Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required

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Work visas

Business visa

Official/diplomatic visa

There are two main types of work visas in the DRC:

A special work visa (VETS) is a short-term work permit intended to work for up to 12 months, although for a work permit of more than 180 days, foreign nationals must be on the Congolese payroll (see VET below). According to VETS, foreign nationals enter the country on a regular visa and then apply for a short-term work permit in the country.

* For a short-term business visit, an employee can obtain a tourist visa.

A work visa (VET) provides a long-term work permit and is suitable for work for more than 180 days. This visa is valid for 12-24 months and serves as a residence permit. Foreign citizens must be registered in the Congolese payroll. An Entry/Exit Visa (Visa Sortie/Retour - or VSR) is issued in tandem with a VETS or VET, as the case may be, allowing visa holders to travel internationally for the duration of their work visa.

The best option for a work visa will depend on the nature and duration of the work.

Requirements for obtaining a work visa of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

a passport valid for at least the next six months
Four official passport photos
International map of vaccinations
Confirmation of professional qualifications, for example, diplomas awarding a scientific degree or certificates of completion of training
Certificate of completion of service in the company

Application process

Check with your local embassy or consulate to confirm immigration requirements and make sure you have all the necessary travel documents. Work visa requirements may vary depending on your country of citizenship.

Other important notes

Promoters or agents may be eligible for a special establishment visa for five to 10 years if the investment code has approved the company.

If you plan to work in the DRC for a long time, you may want to consider getting a residence permit. A residence permit will allow its holder to enter and leave the country freely. To obtain a residence permit, an employee must have lived in the DRC for 15 years.

Official/diplomatic visas are issued to holders of diplomatic passports, holders of official passports or holders of UN passes who intend to visit the Democratic Republic of the Congo on official business.

Requirements for applying for a business visa to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Passport

You must provide your original signed passport, including one copy of the personal details page of your passport. Your passport must:

Be valid for the next six months
have at least two consecutive blank visa pages (pages with changes and endorsements cannot be used to fulfill this requirement)
not be frayed, torn, split or altered in any other way.

Photos

You must provide one color passport-type photograph that meets the following criteria:

It was made within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper
It was made on a completely white background
measuring two inches by two inches
a full-frontal photograph of your head with your face centered and with a neutral (non-smiling) expression must be submitted.
You must not wear glasses or headgear except for religious purposes.
Your photo must not be attached to the application and must not have any traces of tape or staples on it.

Business cover letter

You must provide a business cover letter from your company located in the US. All letters must be printed on company letterhead with a US mailing address. Use the attached sample business cover letter to complete your letter.

Visa application form

You must provide one fully completed copy of the visa application form included in this kit. The questionnaire should:

contain answers to all questions
contain your personal data as it appears in your passport
Be signed

Invitation letter

You must receive an invitation. The organization you will be attending is responsible for providing the invitation. It is allowed to provide a copy. This letter has:

be written on company letterhead
include the full local address and telephone number of the organization or person you are going to visit
Ask for the same visa validity period as in the business letter
Specify the number of entries for which a visa is requested.

Note: The letter of invitation must be notarized at the DRC City Hall and must also be legalized by the DRC Ministry of Foreign Affairs and presented together with an official statement of responsibility ("engagement de prise en charge") issued by the General Directorate of Migration Affairs (DGM). If the host party is located in one of the provinces of the DRC, the invitation must also be certified by the subsidiary office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in that province.

Proof of trip organization

You must provide proof of travel arrangements for the entire duration of your trip. Detailed information about the intended trips should:

Include a copy of the route sheet or electronic ticket, which indicates the round trip route and the dates of entry and exit from the destination.
Provide the traveler's full name (as printed in his or her passport)

Certificate of vaccination

You must provide a copy of your yellow fever vaccination certificate.

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